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A New School Year Fillable Social Story

Starting a new school year can bring big feelings, and this fillable social story helps make the transition easier.

A New School Year August is the start of the new school year! My school's name is (blank). [Picture of the School] My new teacher's name is (blank) and they teach (blank). [Picture of Teacher] I will learn so many fun and interesting things with my classmates in our classroom this year. [Picture of the Classroom]
Outside of the classroom, my classmates and I will:
Eat lunch in the cafeteria [Picture of Cafeteria]
Play games on the playground [Picture of Playground]
Read books at the library [Picture of Library]
When I need to go to the bathroom, I can raise my hand and ask or sign for the bathroom. [Picture of Bathroom]
If I don't feel well at school, I might go to the nurse's office or to the front office to get assistance. [Picture of Nurse's Office or Front Office]
When it's time to go home at the end of the day, I will wait for my family's car or the bus at the designated pick-up spot. [Picture of Pick-up]
I am so excited for the new school year and all the new things I will learn!Download Now!

Social stories use simple langauge and clear visuals to walk your autistic child through situations like new routines, transitions, or social interactions. Reading them together ahead of time helps reduce anxiety, builds understanding, and makes unfamiliar moments feel more predictable and manageable.

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